Venezuela ex-treasurer who took $1 billion in bribes sentenced to 10 years
Venezuela’s former national treasurer, who received over $1 billion in bribes as part of illicit foreign currency operations, was sentenced by a U.S. judge on Tuesday to 10 years in prison, court records showed.
U.S. could unveil peace plan at start of 2019: Israel’s U.N. envoy
The United States has spoken with Israel about possibly presenting a long-awaited Middle East peace plan at the start of next year, which could avoid interfering with the country’s election, Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon said on Tuesday.
Hundreds of Tunisians protest at visit of Saudi prince
Hundreds of Tunisians staged the first protests of the Arab world against Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince as he arrived on a visit on Tuesday, denouncing him as a murderer involved in the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Japanese PM Abe welcomed Brexit deal during call with UK PM May: May’s office
Japanese Prime minister Shinzo Abe told Britain’s Theresa May that he welcomed progress the British Prime Minister had made to secure a Brexit agreement with the European Union, a statement from May’s office said on Tuesday.
Saudi crown prince arrives in Tunisia amid protests
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Tunisia on Tuesday, a Tunisian presidency source said.
U.S. prosecutors claim ‘El Chapo’ had unauthorized contact with wife
U.S. prosecutors on Tuesday claimed that a lawyer for Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, who is currently on trial in Brooklyn federal court, helped arrange unauthorized contact between the accused Mexican drug lord and his wife, Emma Coronel.
EU foreign policy chief determined to preserve Iran nuclear deal
The European Union’s top diplomat on Tuesday reiterated the bloc’s resolve to preserve the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran after meeting the head of Islamic Republic’s atomic energy agency.
Russian minister says more Western sanctions will solve nothing
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on Tuesday further Western sanctions against Moscow over its latest dispute with Ukraine would not solve any problems, and he warned against using the crisis to escalate political tensions.
Swedish Center Party opens way for Lofven to remain PM
Sweden took a big step towards a new government on Tuesday as the Center Party said it would consider accepting Social Democrat Stefan Lofven as prime minister if he meets their policy demands, including lower taxes.
EDF restructuring expected as France reduces reliance on nuclear
France is considering restructuring state-owned utility EDF and plans a steady reduction to the country’s reliance on nuclear power, the government said on Tuesday.
